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Sunset Valley

Texas · 683 residents · 1.396 sq mi
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Sunset Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $148,929. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $587,200. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 133% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
683
+87%since 2000
from 365 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
489 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+1%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2574165757348931990201020202024Sunset Valley
2024814
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$148,929
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,470 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,931
+163%since 2000
from $28,833 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.7%
+39.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food8.4%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$587,200
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,179
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $950 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
7.9% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+72%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(309)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(45)
Asian1.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.4%(111)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(427)
Black1.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(138)
Asian9.4%(64)
Other6.6%(45)
Diversity Score69.4%(474)
Diversity Score
69
+128%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+122%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
45.2%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunset Valley, Texas?

Sunset Valley, Texas has about 683 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunset Valley, Texas?

The typical household in Sunset Valley, Texas earns about $148,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunset Valley, Texas expensive?

In Sunset Valley, Texas, the median home is worth about $587,200, and the typical rent is about $3,179 a month.

How educated are people in Sunset Valley, Texas?

About 66.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sunset Valley, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunset Valley, Texas?

About 4.0% of people in Sunset Valley, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunset Valley, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunset Valley, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 373 residents, a change of about 120 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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